Andy Ballester is a technology entrepreneur, product leader and philanthropist best known as a co-founder of GoFundMe, the online fundraising platform that enables individuals and organizations to raise money for personal needs, community projects and charitable causes. He helped build the company into a major crowdfunding service before moving on to other technology ventures, including EyePop.ai, an artificial intelligence company focused on visual intelligence. Based in San Diego, California, Ballester has also become involved in philanthropy aimed at addressing local challenges through innovation, investment and community partnerships.

Alongside his wife, Kara Ballester, he co-founded BQuest Foundation, which supports initiatives addressing climate change, sustainability and housing equity. Their giving has included projects that help community organizations reduce energy costs through solar power and battery storage, allowing more resources to be directed toward essential services. In October 2026, Ballester donated $1 million to TL Foundation, where he serves as board chair, to support an evergreen philanthropic venture fund for San Diego. The fund invests in promising local startups, with returns reinvested to support additional entrepreneurs and help businesses create jobs and economic opportunity in the region. His philanthropic approach combines charitable giving with investment strategies intended to generate lasting community benefits.